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Cleaning the developer rollers:
Apply
pressure with both thumbs to lift the steel
loops and remove the roller assembly
If no processing tab appears when you
pull the Ieader tab:
Stop! Do not pull
another leader tab. Instead, carefully
open the film holder, in dim light, without
disturbing the film pack. You can use
your fingertip to make sure the pack does
not move (
15
). Take hold of the
processing tab that failed to come out,
gently pull it all the way out of the film
(
17
) from the film holder.
Clean both rollers with a soft, lint-free
cloth, dampened with water, if necessary,
or hold the roller assembly under running
water. As you clean them, rotate both
rollers and inspect them. ( Note that one
roller turns more easily than the other.)
Never scrape the rollers with anything
metallic, nor with your fingernail. Do not
holder (
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), and discard it.
While the door is open, check the
developer rollers and the processing-tab
slot and, if necessary, clean them. See
attempt to disassemble the rollers.
Cleaning the developer rollers.
Blow any dust or lint out from the film
chamber. Also clean the slot for the
processing tab (
18
). To reinsert the roller
assembly, slide the rollers into position
and, using both hands, press the steel
Close and latch the door with the next
leader tab extending outside.
If you accidentally pull two leader
tabs:
Then two processing tabs protrude,
at the same time, from the film holder.
Both pieces of film will be ruined, and
unless you are careful, you may also lose
loops down flat.
Caution:
The
Polaroid instant film
process uses a caustic paste. Avoid its
contact with skin, eyes and mouth and
keep it away from children and animals.
If you get some paste on your skin,
wipe it off immediately and wash with
water to avoid an alkali burn.
If eye or
mouth contact occurs, quickly wash the
area with plenty of water and see a
doctor. Keep discarded materials away
from children, animals, clothing and
furniture.
a third picture.
Do not open the film holder. Grip both
processing tabs firmly, pull them out
together, and discard both pieces of film.
This may cause developer to spread
inside the film holder. Open the door, and
without disturbing the film pack, clean the
developer rollers and the slot for the
processing tab.
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